Included here are two extraordinary antique (19th century) Italian carved busts depicting the Roman emperors, Vespian and Galba. Measures: 35 x 25 x 14 in (88.9 x 63.5 x 35.6 cm); 35 x 29 x 15 in (88.9 x 73.7 x 38.1 cm). Each exhibits the finest craftsmanship and details in high relief and their overall condition is very good. There is a loss to the face of the socle where the Vespian name is shown, and a small loss on the front on the figure's garment...

This is an exceptional, original large bronze by Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger (1814-1883), cast by the Parisien foundry, Marnyhac, in 1868. It depicts combat de taureaux romains (a pair of sparring bulls) and measures an impressive 38.5" by 20" by 10" (97.8 by 50.8 by 25.4 cm). This bronze comes from the collection of Jack Palance (1919-2006) and bears the paper ownership label he applied to each of the items in his substantial collection of fine art...

This lovely life-size Italian marble statue, circa 1900, depicts a Roman maiden or goddess holding a wine bottle. This appears to be an allegorical piece, and may depict Meditrina, late Roman goddess of health, longevity and wine. It measures approximately 70 in (178 cm) tall.

This unusually tall Sonambient sculpture measures 97" (8'2") tall, and features three rods and an L-shaped base. Designed by Harry Bertoia in the 1970s, and assembled posthumously by Val Bertoia at the Bertoia Studio in Bally, PA. The sculpture was purchased by our client directly from the Bertoia Studio, circa 2000.

This delightful marble sculpture, after a model by Claude Michel Clodion (1738-1814), depicts two cherubs wearing crowns of grapes and leaves, at play beside a goat. Inscribed "Clodion 1886". Measures 40" tall, 32" wide and 21" deep (101.6 by 81.3 by 53.3 cm). It was purchased from lot 372 in sale 1716 at Christie's in New York on 10/24/06. Condition is excellent. There are chip losses, consistent with age, around the perimeter of the base, but no major damage nor signs of restoration...

This original cast bronze by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887) depicts a lovely female in classical robes with staff and likely represents an allegory of work or time. It measures an impressive 33 by 12 by 14 inches (83.8 by 30.5 by 35.6 cm). Cast signature reads "CARRIER BELLEUSE" and there is no foundry mark...

This patinated bronze sculpture from the early twentieth century depicts an Arab hunter with rifle on horseback, inspired by the sculpture created by Emile Coriolan Hippolyte Guillemin (1841-1907) and Alfred Barye (1839-1882). It measures 40" tall and weighs an estimated 20-25 lbs. There are no signatures nor foundry marks. This item resides with our client on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York and may be seen by appointment.

This fabulous bronze sculpture by Louis Marie Moris (1818-1883) depicts a young, deer-hunting nobleman from the era of Francis I (1494-1547), France's first renaissance king. It measures 20" wide, 23" high and 9" deep. Signed in the cast "Moris", and there is no foundry mark. Patina is a rust-brown. In the Benezit it reports that Moris (or Morise) was the pupil of Lequien and Pradier, and exhibited at the Paris Salong from 1857 to 1869...

This antique bronze figurine depicting Hercules has a wonderful patina of dark brown patina with orange/red highlights. It measures 27 by 16 by 10 inches (68.6 by 40.6 by 25.4 cm) and weighs an estimated 50-65 lbs. Patina and hardware suggest the piece dates from the nineteenth century. There are no hallmarks and its origin is unknown. Possibly of Italian or French origin. This item resides with our client in northern New Jersey and may be seen in person by appointment.

This original bronze sculpture by Demetre Chiparus is known as Hindu Dancer (Danseuse Indoue) and dates from circa 1925. This parcel-gilt and cold-painted bronze figurine rests upon its original onyx stone pedestal which is signed by the artist along with the foundry name, Etling Paris. The entire piece measures 22.25 by 9.95 by 8.25 inches (56.5 by 23.5 by 21.0 cm). Provenance forwarded upon request...

This fabulous bronze from the late nineteenth century depicts Napoleon Crossing the Alps, after the oil paintings by Jacques-Louis David which were completed between 1801 and 1805. It measures 16 by 16 by 8 inches (40.6 by 40.6 by 20.3 cm) and weighs an estimated 30-45 lbs. (13.6-20.4 kg). The quality of the casting is exceptional, as seen in the details on Napoleon's face, uniform and sword. Patina color features warm shades of brown with hints of forest green color...

Included here is a pair of antique marble statues of female, recumbent lions, no doube inspired by the similar pair created in marble by Antonio Canova (1757-1822) which reside in the Vatican beside the tomb of Pope Clement XIII. Each measures approximately 33" wide, 9.5" deep and 12" high.

This delightful old bronze Japanese sculpture depicts a gentleman making sake. It measures 25" tall, 16" wide and 14" deep (63.5 cm by 40.6 cm by 35.6 cm). It carries the signature of Sano Takachika and dates from the late nineteenth to early twentieth century. Sano Takachika is known to have worked for the Imperial family, and has many works still held in the Imperial Collections of Japan...

This magnificent figural marble group by the Italian artist, Aristide Petrilli, dates from the last quarter of the ninetenth century, and depicts a young maiden sleeping on a bench, surrounded by cherubs. One is suspended on her shoulder and whispering in her ear, while a group in cloud formation floats above the bench and are presenting flower baskets and a box overflowing with jewels. A trio of cherubs on the left are singing as they read from a musical score...